State Park · Nebraska
Ponca State Park
- Location
- Dixon County, Nebraska
- Nearest town
- 3 miles north of Ponca
- Type
- State Park
About Ponca State Park
High bluffs and steep, forested hills rise along the Missouri River here, covering roughly 2,100 acres managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The land sits next to the Missouri National Recreational River, placing the park's terrain directly alongside one of the river's protected stretches. Its position on the bluffs above the water shapes the landscape a visitor encounters on arrival.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Ponca State Park is in Dixon County, Nebraska, 3 miles north of Ponca. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Ponca State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.